What is CAT?

Common Admission Test or CAT is the national level management entrance exam conducted by Indian Institute of Management for admission to 20 IIMs and more than 100 B-schools across India. Around 2 lakh MBA aspirants take the test every year. CAT is a computer based test consisting multiple choice objective type questions from Quantitative Ability, V..Read More

CAT Important Dates

Result Date
Result Date

 

Application Date
Application Date

Online

09/Aug/2017 to 25/Sep/2017  12:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Application Correction Date
Application Correction Date

Online

27/Sep/2017 to 30/Sep/2017  

Admit Card Date
Admit Card Date

Online

25/Oct/2017 to 26/Nov/2017  

Exam Date
Exam Date

Online

26/Nov/2017 to 26/Nov/2017  10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

26/Nov/2017  2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

CAT Exam Insights

Trend of Students Appearing for Exam

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Exam Difficulty Level

  • Easy
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Year 2016
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CAT Application Details

  • Candidates have to visit the official website to register by filling up personal information like name, date of birth, email address, country and mobile number.
  • Enter the captcha and click on ‘I Agree’ check box.
  • You will receive the login credentials – Login ID and Password through SMS and Email.
  • Login to the website by clicking on ‘Existing User’ tab.
  • Fill up the form with sections like Personal Details, Academics, Work Experience, Programmes.
  • Upload recent passport size photograph and signature in .jpg or .jpeg format, not exceeding 80 KB in the given dimensions, 35mm x 45mm for photograph and 80mm x 35mm for the signature.
  • NC-OBC/SC/ST/PWD-DA category candidates have to upload requisite attested certificates.
  • Select the IIM and programmes for admission.
  • Select any four test cities in terms of preference.

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CAT Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PWD)/Differently Abled (DA) category) awarded by any recognized University or institute.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if she/he submits a certificate within the stipulated date.

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CAT Exam Fee

Modes of Payment

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CAT Exam Pattern

Mode of Exam: Online
Exam Format: Objective
Number of Sections: Three
CAT Exam Section Number of TopicsNumber of QuestionsSection Score
Quantitative Ability
5
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SubjectNumber of QuestionsScore
Number System515
Algebra1030
Arithmetic720
Modern Maths310
Geometry & Mensuration927
34102
Logical Reasoning And Data Interpretation
8
X
SubjectNumber of QuestionsScore
Bar Graphs26
Pie Charts25
Table Based825
Combination of Graphs310
Odd Sentence Out25
Data Arrangement515
Seating Arrangement515
Logic Based515
3296
Verbal Ability And Reading Comprehension
6
X
SubjectNumber of QuestionsScore
Reading Comprehension1750
Sentence Correction412
Para-Jumble412.5
Para-Completion412.5
Fill in the Blanks25
Word Usage310
34102
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CAT Exam Centers

CAT exam will be held at 137 centers across the country

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CAT Counselling Details

  • Candidates are shortlisted by IIMs and other participating institutes on the basis of CAT Cutoff. Some IIMs also consider past academic performance, work experience etc.
  • The shortlisted candidates have to appear for Written Ability Test (WAT)/Group Discussion (GD)/Group Activity (GA)/Extempore Activities and Personal Interview rounds.
  • Final selection is made on the basis of the cumulative scores of CAT, WAT/GD-PI rounds and other factors like overall candidate profile including past academic records, work experience, extracurricular activities, gender and academic diversity.
  • Older IIMs and non-IIM B-schools conduct separate selection procedure in multiple locations.
  • The new IIMs conduct Common Admission Process (CAP) where WAT-PI rounds are conducted by the selection committee of the new IIMs. IIMs declare separate shortlists and final selection list but the selection process is common.
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More Insights About CAT Exam

Geographical Diversity

Top Following States

  • Maharashtra
    16%
  • Delhi
    12%

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Academic Performance of Exam Followers

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Degreewise Students Bifurcation

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Work Experience

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